For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 665 students in 19901, DE.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19901, DE are Dover Air Force Base Middle School and Early College School At Del State. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19901 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 19901, DE have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best 19901, DE Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dover Air Force Base Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3100 Hawthorne Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-3284
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-3284
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Early College School At Del State
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1570 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-3510
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-3510
Gr: 7-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
19901, Delaware 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
211 Delaware Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Gr: 7-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
950 Center Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Gr: K-3 | 125 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Mapleton Charter School At Whitehall (Closed 2023)
Charter School
401 Federal Street- Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19901, DE?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19901, DE include Dover Air Force Base Middle School and Early College School At Del State.
How many public middle schools are located in 19901?
2 public middle schools are located in 19901.
What is the racial composition of students in 19901?
19901 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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